| The uterus and fertility. | |
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PMID: 18155200 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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OBJECTIVE: To review the current understanding of the role the uterus plays in embryo implantation and to outline congenital anomalies and acquired diseases that impact normal uterine function. DESIGN: The publications related to the embryo implantation, Mullerian anomalies, uterine polyps, uterine synechiae, and myomas were identified through Medline and reviewed. CONCLUSION(S): Congenital anomalies and acquired diseases of the uterus may negatively impact on the complex processes of embryo implantation. Hysteroscopic surgery to correct uterine septa, intrauterine synechiae, and myomas that distort the uterine cavity may benefit women with infertility or recurrent pregnancy loss. The effect of endometrial polyps on fertility is uncertain, but their removal, once identified, is justifiable. Complex congenital anomalies such as unicornuate uterus and uterus didelphys may negatively affect fertility and pregnancy outcome, and surgical treatment may benefit select patients. |
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Authors:
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Elizabeth Taylor; Victor Gomel |
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Type: Journal Article; Review Date: 2007-12-21 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Fertility and sterility Volume: 89 ISSN: 1556-5653 ISO Abbreviation: Fertil. Steril. Publication Date: 2008 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-01-14 Completed Date: 2008-01-24 Revised Date: 2008-11-21 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0372772 Medline TA: Fertil Steril Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1-16 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of British Columbia, BC Women's Hospital and Women's Health Centre,Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. victorgomel@cs.com |
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Embryo Implantation* Endometrial Neoplasms / complications, physiopathology Female Fertility* Gynecologic Surgical Procedures Humans Infertility, Female / etiology*, physiopathology, surgery Leiomyoma / complications, physiopathology Mullerian Ducts / abnormalities, physiopathology Polyps / complications, physiopathology Pregnancy Pregnancy Outcome Tissue Adhesions / complications, physiopathology Treatment Outcome Uterine Diseases / complications, physiopathology Uterine Neoplasms / complications, physiopathology Uterus / abnormalities, physiopathology*, surgery |
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